Italy, 1683. First printing. Very good with strengthened centrefold. A 17th century Italian map of northern Australia and the islands of Melanesia and South East Asia. Depicting Malaya (Penisola di Malacca), Sumatra, Java, Celebes, Nova Guinea, and Nuova Olanda (Australia).(17½ x 23 in.) Black and White printed on very clean rag paper. Includes all of Tasmans north Australia discoveries but retains some of the earliest hypothetical provinces associated with the north west Beach, Maletur , etc. Clear passage between Cape York and New Guinea with a noted Abrolhos. Very decorative cartouche with mermen and cherubs around the title. See Suarez fig 134.

London: Printed for Richard Royston, Benjamin Took and Charles Mearn, 1683. Modern 1/4 calf, somewhat dusty, edges cut close; quite sound The principal contemporary account of the trial of the plot's conspirators, leading to the execution of Lord Russell (and Algernon Sydney) and contributing mightily if indirectly to the Glorious Revolution and the reform of the English law of treason

1683. Book. Very Good-. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Three volumes about Lord William Russell's trial and execution. Includes: The Last Speech & Behaviour of William Late Lord Russel, Upon the Scaffold in Lincolns-Inne Fields, A Little Before His Executions, on Saturday, July 21, 1683. [2], 4, 14 pp. Printed by J.C. and F.C. for Thomas Fox, 1683. * The Tryals of Thomas Walcot, William Hone, William Lord Russell. For High-Treason, for Conspiring The Death of the King. [2], 81 pp. Printed for Richard Royston, Benjamin Took and Charles Mearn, 1683. * Atkyns, Robert. A Defence of the Late Lord Russel's Innocency, By Way of Answer. of a Libellous Pamphlet Intituled, An Antidote Against Poyson. [4], 51 pp. Printed for Timothy Goodwin, 1689. Together three volumes, each a folio, 12 x 7 1/2, rebound in modern blue cloth with gilt-lettered morocco spine labels. Three works on Lord William Russell (1639 - 1683). One is a posthumous defense, one reports the trial for treason, and one documents his last speech before his execution. Wing numbers R2351, T2265, and A4136. Very light, scattered foxing..

Exceptionally bound, primary French source-books on Vietnam, Siam & and the Far East. 1683 & 1682. Paris. Charles Angot. Two volumes in one, in 8vo. Eighteenth-century sang-de-boeuf calf, triple rule gilt border to boards, spine richly gilt in compartments, all edges gilt, expertly recased, some wear to boards, corners very slightly bumped. A fine copy lightly browned, ownership inscription to first title. A finely bound copy of the first French accounts of Siam ?that of Bourges-, with early relations on China, Vietnam, Tonkin and the East Indies. The Bourges is in its third edition and the Pallu in its second edition (all editions are rare). Father de Bourges (c.1630 - 1714) was a member of the first Catholic mission to Siam, arriving with his two fellow missionaries in 1662 to Ayuthaya. Since Siam was tolerant of other religions it became a safe place for the missionaries to establish themselves, and in 1664 a second group led by Monseigneur Pallu joined the fathers in Siam after a two-year journey overland. Francois Pallu (1626 - 1684) was a French Bishop and missionary in Asia and a founding member of the Paris Foreign Missions Society; he was originally recruited by Alexander de Rhodes and sent to the Far East along with other missionaries ?namely La Motte. Both volumes together combine a considerable portion of the French knowledge of the East at the end of the 17th century. Distinguished provenance: Charles de Lorraine (possibly Charles III, Duke de Elbeuf), his signature on the first title page. Cordier Sinica, 827.

London: Printed by T. N. for Thomas Basset, Samuel Lowndes, Christopher Wilkinson, William Cademan, and Jacob Tonson, 1683 A fair copy of the first English translation of this classic work by the then Historiographer of France, Francois Eudes de Mezeray 1610-1683. Classed as 'fair' because it lacks the frontispiece and the contemporary full leather binding is worn, with some splitting at the joint between the spine and the front board. The contents are generally very clean and sound. The binding has raised bands to spine and the remains of lining to the boards. The endpapers appear contemporary. Contents: title page (small repaired tear to bottom edge; some older reinforcement to the gutter; very small ?worm track to top); dedication to James of York 2pp; To the Reader 2pp; text to book I ;; 1-353 (some light marking to pp 51, 97/8; small tear to bottom margin p 325 with a little loss); blank; title page Book II; text pp 357-654 (small worm track in gutter of bottom margin to p 425; loss of corner tip p356; title page Book III; text pp 657-968 (mispagination pp 662 to 665, and 804 to 705 to 806, but no text loss; brown mark p683; small hole p743); Tables 60pp; Finis.

à Paris: Chez Robert J. B. de la Caille, 1683. Fine. Chez Robert J. B. de la Caille, à Paris 1683, in-12 (8,2x15,2cm), (32) 600pp., relié. - New edition, after the original was published in 1677. Illustrated 3 panches containing several crests and leaflets tables. Quite rare. Full sheepskin vintage blonde. Back tooled raised. Part of title in red morocco. Upper joint open head and tail with gaps. Same lower joint split tail. Although the author establishes a history of chivalry and its laws and rules, it focuses on chivalry as undeniable proof of nobility, and how it stands out in the coats of arms belonging to the ancient chivalry. The history of the orders of chivalry and their impact on the nobility is particularly detailed. The author does not stop in his study of France and has spread to Europe. The book contains many historical details on the subject of great interest. --- Please note that the translation in english is done automatically, we apologize if the formulas are inaccurate. Contact us for any information! - [FRENCH VERSION FOLLOWS] Nouvelle édition, après l'originale parue en 1677. Illustrée de 3 panches contenant plusieurs blasons et de tableaux dépliants. Assez rare. Reliure en pleine basane blonde d'époque. Dos à nerfs orné. Pièce de titre en maroquin rouge. Mors supérieur ouvert en tête et queue avec manques. Idem mors inférieur fendu en queue. Bien que l'auteur établisse une histoire de la chevalerie et de ses lois et règles, il s'intéresse essentiellement à la chevalerie en tant que preuve indéniable de noblesse, et comment on distingue
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Francofurti ad Moenvm Typis exscripti Wolfgangi Hoffmani. Nuremberg , & Framkfurt, C. S.: Froberger, 1683. Francofurti ad Moenvm: Typis exscripti Wolfgangi Hoffmani, Impensa Matthaei Meriani, 1646-50. Two volumes, folio, [xl], 8, 1154, [21], [3] pp.; [xxxiv], 984, [20] pp., woodcut headpieces, tailpieces, and initials, engraved title-pages, vignette on printed titles, four illustrations in text, engraved portrait of Lotichius, and 115 engraved plates the vast majority of which are double-page, including six maps, and six four-page folding views of battles. Contemporary paneled calf, roll-tolled in gilt and blind with fleuron cornerpieces in blind, six raised bands with seven elaborately gilt compartments, title stamped in gilt to two compartments, armorial centerpiece in top compartment and calligraphic monogram at tail, marbled edges and endpapers. Joints, bands, and extremities a bit rubbed, boards slightly scufffed with a few small areas of superficial worming, small tears in backstrips of both volumes at head and tails. The text is printed on inferior stock with light to moderate foxing and some minor internal defects (small wormhole, faint dampstains, one small burn hole, a few trivial wax stains), plates are printed on high quality hand-made paper, and are completely clean and bright, overall a very good set. First edition. This is a rare copy of a massive chronicle covering the reigns of three Hapsburg rulers, with detailed coverage of the 30 Years War. At least as important, it is a book full of wonderful engravings that provide a convincing view of the Medieval cit
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London: for Richard Royston, &c, 1683. 1 vol., extracted, folio, 11-5/8" x 7", (i)81pp., complete, paper loss to last leaf affecting several words. WING T2265 The principal contemporary account of the trial of the plot's conspirators, leading to the execution of Lord Russell (and Algernon Sydney) and contributing mightily if indirectly to the Glorious Revolution and the reform of the English law of treason.

1683. An Appealing Collection of Scottish Acts from 1424 to the Act of Union [Scotland]. Murray, Thomas [1630-1684], Compiler. The Laws and Acts of Parliament Made by King James the First, And His Royal Successors, Kings and Queen of Scotland in Two Parts. Part I. Collected, And Extracted, From the Publick Records of the Said Kingdom. Edinburgh: Printed by Iosua van Solingen, And Iohn Colmar, for David Lindsay, And His Co-Partners, 1682 [i.e. 1683]. [xii], 1018, [2] pp. [With] Murray, Thomas, Compiler. [Part II] The Acts Made in the First Parliament of Our Most High and Dread Soveraign, Charles the First.... Holden by Himselfe, Present in Person, With the Three Estates at Edinburgh, Upon the Twenty Eight Day of June, Anno Domini, 1633. Edinburgh: Printed by David Lindsay, 1683. 130, [4], 133-371, [13], 373-640, [2] pp. [Bound with] An Index or Abridgement of the Acts of Parliament, Made by K. James the I. And II. III. IV. V. Queen Mary, Ja. VI. K. Charles I. And Charles the II. Kings and Queen of Scotland. Digested into Heads, Set Down After the Order of the Alphabet. Edinburgh: Printed by John Reid, 1685. 292 pp. [And] The Laws and Acts Made in the First Parliament of Our Most High and Dread Sovereign James VII.... Holden at Edinburgh, April 23. 1685. By His Grace William Duke of Queensbury.... Lord High Treasurer of Scotland. His Majesty's High Commissioner for Holding this Parliament, By Virtue of a Commission Under His Majesty's Great Seal of this Kingdom. With Special Advice and Consent of the Estates of Parliament. Edinburgh: Printed by Robert Freebairn and Company, 1
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London, printed for John Holford, at the Crown, in the Pall-Mall, 1683.. The first, treats of the priviledges they have by the Edict of Nantes. The second, gives an account of some part of the injuries and outrages they do them, whereby to force them to change their religion. The third, proves that their religion inspires no other principle into them, but an unmoveable loyalty to their prince. The fourth, justifies their innocence against the unjust charge of Monsieur Maimbourg. The fifth, defends them in relation to those troubles that fell out in Lewis XIII. reign, and the affair of Rochel. The last, shews that the papists, by the principles of their religion, are guilty of all the crimes, they wrongfully lay to the Protestants, in reference to kings. PAMPHLET, DISBOUND, 1683, 4to, approximately 200 x 160 mm, 8 x 6¼ inches, pages: [6], 3-31, [1]; 94, lacks last blank leaf, spine ragged with some remains of leather (as it was taken from a volume of pamphlets). "The first two letters are a reissue, with title page and a² cancelled, of: Gentleman at London. The present state of the Protestants in France". "The third letter" (caption title) has separate pagination and register beginning with quire ²B. The last leaf is blank". See ESTC R12993. Title page dusty, small repair to margin of last page, not affecting text, pale staining from page 49 of the 4th letter to end, and affects several pages but mostly affecting the margins, pale age-browning throughout, last 2 pages have small nick to edges, otherwise a good copy. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER
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London, printed for John Holford, at the Crown, in the Pall-Mall, 1683.. The first, treats of the priviledges they have by the Edict of Nantes. The second, gives an account of some part of the injuries and outrages they do them, whereby to force them to change their religion. The third, proves that their religion inspires no other principle into them, but an unmoveable loyalty to their prince. The fourth, justifies their innocence against the unjust charge of Monsieur Maimbourg. The fifth, defends them in relation to those troubles that fell out in Lewis XIII. reign, and the affair of Rochel. The last, shews that the papists, by the principles of their religion, are guilty of all the crimes, they wrongfully lay to the Protestants, in reference to kings. PAMPHLET, DISBOUND, 1683, 4to, approximately 200 x 160 mm, 8 x 6¼ inches, pages: [6], 3-31, [1]; 94, lacks last blank leaf, spine ragged with some remains of leather (as it was taken from a volume of pamphlets). "The first two letters are a reissue, with title page and a² cancelled, of: Gentleman at London. The present state of the Protestants in France". "The third letter" (caption title) has separate pagination and register beginning with quire ²B. The last leaf is blank". See ESTC R12993. Title page dusty, small repair to margin of last page, not affecting text, pale staining from page 49 of the 4th letter to end, and affects several pages but mostly affecting the margins, pale age-browning throughout, last 2 pages have small nick to edges, otherwise a good copy. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER
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London, printed for John Holford, at the Crown, in the Pall - Mall, 1683. The first, treats of the priviledges they have by the Edict of Nantes. The second, gives an account of some part of the injuries and outrages they do them, whereby to force them to change their religion. The third, proves that their religion inspires no other principle into them, but an unmoveable loyalty to their prince. The fourth, justifies their innocence against the unjust charge of Monsieur Maimbourg. The fifth, defends them in relation to those troubles that fell out in Lewis XIII. reign, and the affair of Rochel. The last, shews that the papists, by the principles of their religion, are guilty of all the crimes, they wrongfully lay to the Protestants, in reference to kings. PAMPHLET, DISBOUND, 1683, 4to, approximately 200 x 160 mm, 8 x 6¼ inches, pages: [6], 3 - 31, [1]; 94, lacks last blank leaf, spine ragged with some remains of leather (as it was taken from a volume of pamphlets). "The first two letters are a reissue, with title page and a² cancelled, of: Gentleman at London. The present state of the Protestants in France". "The third letter" (caption title) has separate pagination and register beginning with quire ²B. The last leaf is blank". See ESTC R12993. Title page dusty, small repair to margin of last page, not affecting text, pale staining from page 49 of the 4th letter to end, and affects several pages but mostly affecting the margins, pale age - browning throughout, last 2 pages have small nick to edges, otherwise a good copy. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FU
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Arnhem: By Die Weduwe Van Joh: Frederick Hagen, 1683. Arnhem: By Die Weduwe Van Joh: Frederick Hagen. Very Good. 1683. Hardcover. 100 pages; Small 4to: Unpaginated -- 50 leaves. At the end, there is a separately paginated appendix -- "Contract Over het opmaaken van doorgebrooke Dihken in Boemelerweerd, waervan mentie word gemaekt Cap. XVI. Van de Gereformeerde Dihkrechten ..." 7 & [1, blank] pp. Uncut, in contemporary pattern-printed paper covered boards, backed with dark red sheep. The spine is rubbed (much color is lost) -- and the main text is printed on paper which shows considerable browning throughout. (The 8-page appendix at the end is not affected by this browning) . A scarce book about the laws concerning dykes and their consequences. There is a small slip of paper with a single word pasted over another word on the bottom line of the recto of K1.; Experience the pleasure of reading and appreciating this actual printed item. It has its own physical history that imbues it with a character lacking in ephemeral electronic renderings. .

Amstelodami (Amsterdam): Jansson-Waesberg, 1683. Old panelled calf with new morocco lettering piece, octavo (7.25 x 4.5 inches), pp [12], 450. 2 folding copperplate maps, large folding plan, a few engravings in the text., added engraved title page. Joints a bit weak but holding, chipping to spine head, free endpapers lacking, but front and rear blanks present; about very good. Maps include a large (15 x 18 inches) map "Erythraei Sive Rubri Maris" by Abraham Ortelius. Text in parallel columns of Greek and Latin with notes and commentary in Latin. Arrianus is considered the best primary source on military tactics of the classical era. Good.

Hill I, pp. 75-78; Howgego D7; Sabin 18381. First French edition of William Dampier's account of his voyage around the world and especially to the south seas in the years 1683 to 1691. Dampier (1651-1715) sailed to Sierra Leone, from there to the Falkland Islands, Cape Horn, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, and further to New Guinea, in the area which was to become known as Dampier Land. He went ashore in Australia, sailed on to Sumatra, the Cape of Good Hope, and back to Europe. Although John Brooke probably shipwrecked on the Australian coast in 1621 without knowing what it was, Dampier was otherwise the first Englishman to set foot in Australia. Dampier had spent several years as a buccaneer, but in the present book he diplomatically made no attempt to exploit the more sensational aspects of his adventures, concentrating on hydrographic, geographic and scientific details. This helped him establish his legitimacy, bringing immediate academic acclaim rather than condemnation as a pirate.With bookplates. The edge of 2 folding plates slightly tattered (not affecting the image) and a few minor marginal stains, but otherwise in very good condition. The bindings with minor stains and worn at the extremities and hinges but still good. First French edition of an account of an important voyage around the world, including the first successful English landing in Australia.

1683. [10], 315; [1 blank]; [2], "316", [1], 317-616, [4] pp.First French edition of William Dampier's account of his voyage around the world and especially to the south seas in the years 1683 to 1691. Dampier (1651-1715) sailed to Sierra Leone, from there to the Falkland Islands, Cape Horn, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, and further to New Guinea, in the area which was to become known as Dampier Land. He went ashore in Australia, sailed on to Sumatra, the Cape of Good Hope, and back to Europe. Although John Brooke probably shipwrecked on the Australian coast in 1621 without knowing what it was, Dampier was otherwise the first Englishman to set foot in Australia. Dampier had spent several years as a buccaneer, but in the present book he diplomatically made no attempt to exploit the more sensational aspects of his adventures, concentrating on hydrographic, geographic and scientific details. This helped him establish his legitimacy, bringing immediate academic acclaim rather than condemnation as a pirate.With bookplates. The edge of 2 folding plates slightly tattered (not affecting the image) and a few minor marginal stains, but otherwise in very good condition. The bindings with minor stains and worn at the extremities and hinges but still good. First French edition of an account of an important voyage around the world, including the first successful English landing in Australia.l Hill I, pp. 75-78; Howgego D7; Sabin 18381.

London : Printed, for Thomas Basset and Richard Chiswell, 1683-01-01. Hardcover. Good. Folio. Contemporary leather, rebacked in early 20th century leather, red leather spine label. Lacks portrait. Rubbing to edges and joints. Marginal soiling and browning. Contents: "The first entitled, Jani anglorum facies altera, rendered into English with large notes thereupon, by Redman Westcot. The second, England's epinomis. The third, of the original of Ecclesiastical jurisdictions of testaments. The fourth, of the disposition or administration of intestate goods. The three last never before extant." <br> Selden is regarded as England?????????????Ãº?????????????s first legal historian. Influenced by the humanist movement spilling over from the Continent, Selden investigated the past to inform his understanding of the present. He consulted contemporary primary sources and read them closely, exemplifying the shift from medieval antiquarianism to a more modern approach to history. <br> Jani Anglorum Facie Altera (The Back-face of the English Janus) and England's Epinomis, an allusion to a dialogue in the style of Plato. In addition to being among the first works of Selden's career, they are also notable for being among his first efforts as a historian. While both discuss early English governance and laws, Jani Anglorum offers Selden's vision of the English constitution as a mixed monarchy. For Selden, this meant a state with shared sovereignty between monarch, nobles, clergy, and freemen - a provocative position to the absolutist Stuart kings. This is an oversized or heavy book, that
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Typographia Blaviana, Amstelodami [Amsterdam] 1683 - 3 vols., 8vo, pp. [xvi], 832, [14], [2, blank]; 805, [11]; 810, [10]. Each volume with an engraved title-page (vol. 1 with a typographical title-page as well); vol. 2 with full-page engravings within the pagination. Contemporary vellum boards, spines lettered in ink. Some minor spotting, one or two edge-tears, a dampmark to fore-margin of first 30 leaves in vol. 2. Vellum somewhat dusty, front pastedown of vol. 1 partially torn. Bookplate of G.E. Larden to front pastedown of vols. 2 and 3 (possibly removed from vol. 1), vol. 3 with the ownership inscription of G.H. Larden to margin of title-page and flyleaf (the latter also giving the place as Macclesfield). &apos;I have classed all those impressions of Ovid, printed at the same place, and more or less partaking of the editorial labours of N. Heinsius, Schrevelius, and Cnippingius, under the same head. Schrevelius was the editor of the first edition; and and Cnippingius of the second; which latter Harwood pronounced to be the best: yet that of 1683 is perhaps the general favourite&apos; (Dibdin). Dibdin II 267. [Attributes: First Edition; Hard Cover]

London, printed for Jonathan Robinson, at the Golden Lion in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1683.. represented in some late immoderate discourses, under the nick-names of Grindalizers and Trimmers. By a lover of moderation, resident upon his cure. With an appendix, demonstrating that parish-churches are no conventicles, particularly for reading the second service in the desk: in answer to a late pamphlet entitled, Parish-churches turned into conventicles, &c. PAMPHLET, DISBOUND, 1683, 4to, approximately 200 x 160 mm, 8 x 6¼ inches, pages: [8], 1-80, spine ragged with some remains of leather (as it was taken from a volume of pamphlets), title page dusty with small pale stain and lacks tip of lower corner, last page slightly dusty. pale age-browning throughout, otherwise a very good copy. ESTC R11763. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.

1683. Contemporary Manuscript Account of a Notable Attempt to Assassinate King Charles II [Manuscript]. [Great Britain]. [Rye House Plot]. [Contemporary Account of the Rye House Plot Intended to Assassinate King Charles II, with the Last Speeches of the Conspirators William, Lord Russell and Algernon Sidney Delivered Before Their Executions]. English, c. 1683. [i], 14 ff. (first leaf blank). Quarto (8-1/2" x 6-1/2"). Three-quarter calf over marbled boards, rebacked in period style, gilt title to spine, corners mended, endleaves retained, hinges mended, deckle edges. Text in next hand, a few lines in different, equally neat hand. Light toning, a few minor stains, front pastedown and following leaf bear early owner markings of Sir Thomas Phillipps, the signature of James J. Bell and armorial bookplate of R.G.E. Sandbach, binder ticket of Bretherton, Phillipps's binder, to front pastedown. $5,000. * The Rye House Plot of 1683 was a plan to assassinate King Charles II and his brother, James, Duke of York, thus terminating the Stuart dynasty. It appears to have been founded on Anti-Catholic sentiments (which would have been shared by Sir Thomas Phillipps later), which feared that Charles II was too closely allied to the Catholic rulers of Europe. An extremist Whig group plotted to hide troops in Rye House, a fortified castle in Hertfordshire, in order to ambush the king and duke as they passed on their way to the horse races at Newmarket. However, a fire in Newmarket caused their plans to change and the plotters were exposed, put on trial and imprisoned or executed. The present
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London, printed for Jonathan Robinson, at the Golden Lion in St. Paul's Church - yard, 1683. represented in some late immoderate discourses, under the nick - names of Grindalizers and Trimmers. By a lover of moderation, resident upon his cure. With an appendix, demonstrating that parish - churches are no conventicles, particularly for reading the second service in the desk: in answer to a late pamphlet entitled, Parish - churches turned into conventicles, &c. PAMPHLET, DISBOUND, 1683, 4to, approximately 200 x 160 mm, 8 x 6¼ inches, pages: [8], 1 - 80, spine ragged with some remains of leather (as it was taken from a volume of pamphlets), title page dusty with small pale stain and lacks tip of lower corner, last page slightly dusty. pale age - browning throughout, otherwise a very good copy. ESTC R11763. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.

1683. Fair. Original Edition Rare! Printing Location: Boston by John Mason Date and Numbering: 1683 to 1699 Size and Page Count: 3 X 6 Tall Appox 152 Pages Condition: Fair - Leather Bound in Good condition, leather corners worn and rounded but whole and hinges good, text block heavy wear with front and rear pages corners worn off and some tears. Inside of front board is written 'Ester Caolwell Her Book God give her Grace therin to Look' Illustrations Information: -------- An excellent opportunity for the collector, researcher or historian --------- Includes 30 Hymns Thirty-Six Penitential Cries The Song of Songs Which is Solomon's The Dictionary of National Biography says that John Mason was probably the third son of Thomas and Margaret Mason, christened in Irchester, Northants in March 1646, though the records do not show his name. He attended nearby Strixton School and then Clare Hall (now College) Cambridge, gaining his BA in 1665 and his MA in 1668. He served his curacy in Isham, Northants, and in 1668 became Vicar of Stantonbury, Bucks. His marriage to Mary probably occurred at that time, as their first child was christened in Stantonbury in 1674. He was appointed Rector of Water Stratford that year and the baptisms of his five remaining children are in its church registers, as are the deaths of his wife in 1688 and John himself in 1694. In 1683 Mason produced a book of thirty-five Songs of Praise to Almighty God upon several Occasions that included some of the earliest hymns to be sung in Anglican churches. By the third edition these were published with thirty-six
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Amsterdam: Henricum & Theodori Boom, 1683. Amsterdam:: Henricum & Theodori Boom,, 1683.. First edition. Rare.. 8vo.. *-**8, A-2I8, 2K6. Contemporary calf, floral gilt decorated spine,bottom of spine chipped, front hinge started, light dampstains in lower outer corner. Title with small library stamp outer margin. Folding plate with light pen lines and repairs to folds on verso, otherwise very good (see picture). Additional title and folding plate by Romeyn de Hooghe. The first edition of a work debunking the oracles of ancient Greece and Rome.
Van Dale (1638-1708) Mennonite preacher, medical director of the hospital at Haarlem. "He early discovered an eager taste for acquiring the languages, which, for some time, his parents obliged him to give up for the more profitable pursuit of commerce. He, however, resumed his studies when about thirty years of age, acquired skill in Greek and Latin antiquities, and took his degree in physic, which science he practiced with success. In this work on oracles he holds that they were frauds of the priests. Fontenelle has abridged this work in his "des Oracles."
Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) Dutch engraver, one of the greatest book artists of his period. Thorndike VIII: 477. Caillet 10999. Brunet V:1069.

1683. London, 1683. Will A Popish King Suppress City Charters? Hunt, Thomas [1626/7-1688]. A Defence of the Charter, And Municipal Rights of the City of London. And the Rights of Other Municipal Cities and Towns of England. Directed to the Citizens of London. London: Printed and Are to be Sold, by Richard Baldwin, Near the Black Bull in the Old-Bailey, [1683]. [ii], 46 pp. Quarto (7-1/2" x 5-3/4"). Recent period-style quarter calf over marbled boards, gilt title to spine, endpapers renewed. Moderate toning to text, light foxing to a few leaves. Early owner initials and signature to title page, brief annotations to a few leaves. $250. * Only edition, one of two issues from 1683. This essay "lashed out against the Duke of York and his minions. Once the popish successor became king, Hunt asserted, the governments of all the once corporate towns, whose charters were lost, would be put in the hands of the papists whose ultimate aim was the extirpation of the Protestant religion" (Zook). The other issue has a title page with the phrase "City of London" in a different typeface, but is otherwise identical. Counting both issues, OCLC locates 3 copies in North American law libraries (University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Pennsylvania). Zook, Radical Whigs and Conspiratorial Politics in Late Stuart England 44. English Short-Title Catalogue R226384.

B. W[hite] for Edward Vize, 1683. B. W[hite] for Edward Vize. LEATHER BOUND. B00KJG532U 1683 first edition 'Printed by B. W[hite] for Edw. Vize next shop but one to Popes-head-Alley over against the Royal Exchange in Cornhill' (London), 4 1/2 x 7 inches tall contemporary embossed full leather bound, five raised bands to spine, [6], 390 pp., complete. Covers rubbed, bumped, edgeworn and pitted, with one-inch crack to top and bottom of both hinges. The binding is nonetheless quite solid. 1687 prior owner name, creasing and ink notation of key page numbers to front free-endpapers. Minor soiling to title page. 3/4-inch closed tear to fore-edge of first page of dedication. Otherwise, apart from a handful of small marginal tick marks in pencil and a couple of light marginal stains, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this scarce controversial work. ESTC records only one copy in North America, at the Folger Shakespeare Library. References: Wing (2nd ed.), P2314; ESTC No. R220541. ~SSS~ Author Thomas Pittis (1636-1687), Anglican divine, received B.A., M.A., B.D. and D.D. degrees from Lincoln College at Oxford University, and was appointed one of the king's chaplains and lecturers at Christ Church, Newgate Street, about 1670. He was considered a stronger royalist, and spent most of his career, the last decade of his life, at the rectory of St. Botolph's, Bishopsgate, and in the lectureship of Christ Church, Newgate Street, in London. In addition to this book, Pittis' other works include 'Occasional Sermons,' 'A Private Conference on the Obligation of Oaths' and 'A Di
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